2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Sitka City and Borough, AK

Median Income: $123,800 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Sitka City and Borough?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Sitka City and Borough, AK, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $43,350 for one person or $61,900 for a family of four, under HUD's 2026 limits effective May 1, 2026. Housing authorities must give at least 75% of new vouchers each year to families at or below the Extremely Low Income (30%) limit — $41,250 for a family of four here. The 80% "low income" limit applies to other programs and to a few voucher exceptions. The area median family income HUD used is $123,800.

Rule: 24 CFR 982.201(b). Income counts gross annual income for everyone in the household; your housing authority makes the final determination.

Extremely Low Income (30%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$26,050
2	$29,750
3	$34,150
4	$41,250
5	$48,350
6	$55,450
7	$62,550
8	$69,650

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$43,350
2	$49,550
3	$55,750
4	$61,900
5	$66,900
6	$71,850
7	$76,800
8	$81,750

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$69,350
2	$79,250
3	$89,150
4	$99,050
5	$107,000
6	$114,900
7	$122,850
8	$130,750

Income limits for all Alaska counties

Source: HUD income limits. Always verify with your local PHA.